The Flagler College Spring Donor Celebration opened with a welcome by President Dr. Joseph Joyner on Wednesday afternoon, attended by the Board of Trustees, alumni, and supporters of the college, in the new Flagler College Commons area.

Flagler College President Dr. Joseph Joyner was inducted into the Orange County Public Schools Hall of Fame’s third class as a ‘distinguished educator’ in a ceremony on Saturday, May 5 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando.

Four Flagler College professors were selected as recipients of the college’s newly-established Kenan Distinguished Professorships this spring — endowed positions that recognize excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.

The Historic St. Augustine Research Institute, a group that contributes to local historic preservation efforts, have awarded their annual William L. Proctor award of $1,000 to Dr. Thomas Graham for his most recent book, “Silent Films of St. Augustine” (University Press of Florida).

The Flagler College Alumni House opened with a dedication ceremony on Friday, attended by alumni and supporters of the college. The new building will serve as a gathering space for the college’s more than 18,000 alumni and is intended to promote the important relationship between alumni and alma mater.

Flagler College Chancellor Dr. William Proctor, former head men’s basketball coach Bo Clark and men’s tennis player Michael Malvebo ‘89 were inducted as the 15th class of its Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 3 at a banquet sponsored by Carrabba’s Italian Grill at Flagler’s dining hall. The event is part of the college’s annual Alumni Weekend, May 3- 6.

Tours of the Hotel Ponce de Leon, a national historic landmark now home to Flagler College, will kick-off its summer schedule by running tours on the hour starting Monday, May 7 through Sunday, August 12. Tours will be canceled Thursday, May 17 for the annual Power of the Purse event at Flagler College.

The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum and Flagler College are pleased to announce “Florida East Coast: Selections from the Guidi Collection”, an exhibition of works from the Doris and William Guidi Collection. Curated by students of the Gallery Management class, the exhibition will kick off with a walkthrough on Friday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, followed by an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Walk. The exhibition will run from May 4 to June 15, 2018.

Joe Provenza, the man behind Flagler’s technology curtain, is stepping down from his role as Chief Information Officer today after 18 years at the college. But ask a colleague about his impact, and what you’ll hear has less to do with technological advancements than the director’s legacy of good character and leadership.

President Joyner hosted the annual Sociable Association of Satisfied Saints (SASS) luncheon and award ceremony on Thursday, April 19. The retired faculty members of SASS chose Nick Cuffy as this year’s scholarship recipient. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student within any major, with a superior grade point average who also demonstrates financial need.